The only female judge in the 7th Judicial District leaves the bench for private practice. Here’s why
IDAHO FALLS – Michelle Mallard knows exactly how she would describe her nearly 12-year term on the bench as a magistrate judge in Bonneville County. “Service, sacrifice and stress.” Mallard [...]
Swift Mansion fire was arson, CPD says
Chicago police arson detectives continue to investigate a weekend fire at the Swift Mansion in Bronzeville, a historic 131-year-old building whose owners allegedly moved to evict nine residents in the [...]
Florida congressman proposes federal funding to help schools fight book bans
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost unveiled legislation Tuesday to combat a nationwide surge in book bans. Frost, a Florida Democrat, is pushing the “Fight Book Bans Act,” which he [...]
On This Day: Black Panther leader Fred Hampton assassinated
On December 4, 1969, Fred Hampton, a rising activist in the Black Panther Party (BPP), was assassinated in a raid led by the Chicago Police Department. Hampton, 21 years old [...]
Limit on Conventional Mortgages Will Go Up in 2024
The new ceiling will be almost $1.15 million in Hawai‘i. But with 7%-plus interest rates, there will be few takers. The upper limit on the amount of a conventional mortgage [...]
New study finds guides, outfitter industry contributed nearly $600M to Idaho’s economy in 2022
The Idaho outfitters and guide industry contributes up to $600 million to Idaho’s economy, supports nearly 5,000 jobs and contributes $50 million in state and local taxes annually, according to [...]
Tommy DeVito is getting a primetime NFL start
Illinois great Tommy DeVito will have the eyes of the nation on him next week when he gets a primetime start at QB for the New York Giants. Head coach [...]
Community frustration boils over during public meeting about future of Hilo’s Waiākea Peninsula : Big Island Now
Community members speak with an official from the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources during the open house portion of Monday night’s public meeting at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel [...]
Local woman hospitalized after crash near St. Anthony
The following is a news release from Idaho State Police. ST. ANTHONY — Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle crash that happened on U.S. Highway 20 at milepost 348, [...]
Career Nights for Domask, Shannon Jr. Lift #20 Illinois Past #11 FAU …
Next Game: at Tennessee 12/9/2023 | 11 am CT CBS Busey Bank Illini Sports Network Dec. 09 (Sat) / 11 am CT [...]
Jellyfish Alert: Avoiding Stings Following Mass Invasion
Jellyfish stings in Hawaii are on the rise. Earlier this year, there was a mass jellyfish sting event that occurred in Waikiki in which more than 150 people were stung [...]
Idaho’s special education manual is out of compliance
The Idaho Department of Education said Tuesday that Idaho’s criteria for special education eligibility needs revision in order to comply with federal law. That news came as no surprise to [...]
Family moves to central Illinois to open ‘Monarch’s Haven’
HOOPESTON, IL (WCIA) — A family from Indiana recently made a life-changing decision to sell everything they owned and relocate to central Illinois with the goal of helping others. Jenny [...]
The Sunshine Blog: The Hawaii Board Of Education Could Use Some Sunshine
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii. Here we go again: The Hawaii Board of Education [...]
Border talks stuck as Senate nears vote on package for Israel, Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON — The success of the U.S. Senate in passing a $106 billion global security supplemental aid package hinges on a bipartisan agreement about U.S. border security, but any deal [...]
Free admission offered at Gallagher Way’s ‘Winterland’ – NBC Chicago
For the second year in a row, residents across the Chicago area can head to Wrigley Field to soak in the holiday spirit, with a unique opportunity to explore the [...]
Igiede Earns AVCA Pacific North All-Region Honors
Story Links LEXINGTON, Ky.—University of Hawai'i women's volleyball senior middle blocker Amber Igiede earned her fourth AVCA Pacific North All-Region honor on Tuesday. Igiede was named an All-Region [...]
U of I demands $2,400 to review — and perhaps release — Phoenix public records
It’s a straightforward request. Idaho Education News wants emails, texts and other public records containing the words “Project Neptune:” the code phrase for the University of Idaho’s proposed University of [...]
Shootings, Homicides in Chicago in 2023 Continue Declines Over Last Y…
(Michael Izquierdo / WTTW News) As 2023 draws to a close, Chicago has seen double-digit percentage declines in the number of homicides and shootings recorded across the city compared to [...]
Real estate brokerage The Agency opens Boulder office – Boulder Dail…
BOULDER — Real estate brokerage The Agency has opened a Boulder office, which will be known as The Agency Boulder. It’s the fourth office for the California company in Colorado. [...]
Affordable housing advocates cheer Gov. DeSantis for funding Sadowski trust, Live Local Act
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget fully funds an affordable housing trust. Time will tell if the Legislature follows his lead. The Sadowski Coalition praised DeSantis, who has consistently supported state housing [...]
Resources for startup businesses | Talk of Alaska
Solar panels in Dillingham (Dave Bendinger/KDLG) It’s not easy starting a business in Alaska. The distance from lower 48 supply chains, customers, and investors can create [...]
SoCal to Vegas in two hours? High-speed rail comes closer to reality with $3-billion award
A high-speed rail project between the Inland Empire and Las Vegas landed a $3-billion federal grant that sets it on track to be open by 2028, in time for the [...]
UConn ‘spirit rock’ to remain after Israeli-Palestinian paintings spark potential move – NBC Connecticut
“It’s just like a staple here on the UConn campus. I walk by it every single day,” UConn junior Tyler Sheehy said. UConn’s spirit rock is one of three rocks [...]
Delaware Electric Cooperative returns $5 million in capital credits
Delaware Electric Cooperative’s (DEC) board of directors voted to return more than $5 million in capital credits to the Cooperative’s members in December. DEC expects to distribute checks or billing [...]